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Royal Freemasons' School For Female Children.
ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN .
The children continue to merit the approbation of their patrons and the matron by their uniform good conduct . Brother Ribbans , whose liberal and truly praiseworthy exertions in aid of the Aged Alasons' Asylum have been shown in publishing his volume , entitled " Doctrines and Duties , " the profits of which are devoted to that contemplated institution , presented a copy of the work to every girl ancl boy at present in the schools , which act of Alasonic
liberality has been suitably acknowledged ; but it is with feelings of deep gratification that we publish the three following letters to him , ancl we are certain that Brother Ribbans will preserve the originals as among the most interesting of his correspondence .
"Royal Free Alasons' Charity , 20 th June , 1 S 37 . " Sir , —Assured by our Governess that you would not deem it a liberty on our part respectfully to address you , we venture gratefully to acknowledge the handsome Present of your Valuable Work , entitled the " Doctrines and Duties : " sensible of the kind consideration , for our moral ancl intellectual welfare , which prompted you so liberally to bestow on every Member of our extensive household , a copy of that
A ' aluable AVork : we trust we shall all carefully contemplate the important "Ditties" you have so faithfully inculcated ; and praying that you , Sir , may reap a rich reward for your Generous Labours from HIM whose ' ¦ Doctrines" you have so ally defined . AVe remain , Sir , AVith every sentiment of sincere respect , Your obliged and very humble Servants , For myself and the rest of my Schoolfellows , SARAH FAIRUURN . "
" F . Ribbans , Esq ., Stamford Street . " "Sir , —In transmitting the united thanks of the Children of this Institution , for the liberal donation of your important work , entitled " Doctrines aud Duties , " 1 have also the pleasure of uniting with the Schoolmistress aud other members of this Charity in the expression of their gratitude , being like partakers with ihein of your generosity .
Accept , Sir , our most unfeigned thanks , and believe me to remain , Respectfully , Your obliged and very humble Servant , FRANCIS CROOK . "
" Royal Freemasons' School . iSiatron . June 21 , 1837 . " "Royal Freemasons' School , Aug . 2 , 1 S 37 . " Sir , —Under the direction of the Committee , 1 have the pleasure of forwarding thc accompanying specimens of thc children ' s work , and have to request will be leased to honour the Charity by accepting
you p them , in testimony of the deep sense of respect and gratitude for your kindness . I am , Sir , respectfully , Your obedient humble Servant , FRANCIS CROOK . " ' * ' To F . Ribbans , Esq . "
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Royal Freemasons' School For Female Children.
ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN .
The children continue to merit the approbation of their patrons and the matron by their uniform good conduct . Brother Ribbans , whose liberal and truly praiseworthy exertions in aid of the Aged Alasons' Asylum have been shown in publishing his volume , entitled " Doctrines and Duties , " the profits of which are devoted to that contemplated institution , presented a copy of the work to every girl ancl boy at present in the schools , which act of Alasonic
liberality has been suitably acknowledged ; but it is with feelings of deep gratification that we publish the three following letters to him , ancl we are certain that Brother Ribbans will preserve the originals as among the most interesting of his correspondence .
"Royal Free Alasons' Charity , 20 th June , 1 S 37 . " Sir , —Assured by our Governess that you would not deem it a liberty on our part respectfully to address you , we venture gratefully to acknowledge the handsome Present of your Valuable Work , entitled the " Doctrines and Duties : " sensible of the kind consideration , for our moral ancl intellectual welfare , which prompted you so liberally to bestow on every Member of our extensive household , a copy of that
A ' aluable AVork : we trust we shall all carefully contemplate the important "Ditties" you have so faithfully inculcated ; and praying that you , Sir , may reap a rich reward for your Generous Labours from HIM whose ' ¦ Doctrines" you have so ally defined . AVe remain , Sir , AVith every sentiment of sincere respect , Your obliged and very humble Servants , For myself and the rest of my Schoolfellows , SARAH FAIRUURN . "
" F . Ribbans , Esq ., Stamford Street . " "Sir , —In transmitting the united thanks of the Children of this Institution , for the liberal donation of your important work , entitled " Doctrines aud Duties , " 1 have also the pleasure of uniting with the Schoolmistress aud other members of this Charity in the expression of their gratitude , being like partakers with ihein of your generosity .
Accept , Sir , our most unfeigned thanks , and believe me to remain , Respectfully , Your obliged and very humble Servant , FRANCIS CROOK . "
" Royal Freemasons' School . iSiatron . June 21 , 1837 . " "Royal Freemasons' School , Aug . 2 , 1 S 37 . " Sir , —Under the direction of the Committee , 1 have the pleasure of forwarding thc accompanying specimens of thc children ' s work , and have to request will be leased to honour the Charity by accepting
you p them , in testimony of the deep sense of respect and gratitude for your kindness . I am , Sir , respectfully , Your obedient humble Servant , FRANCIS CROOK . " ' * ' To F . Ribbans , Esq . "